Historical Events tagged with "rus'"

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Politics & Government

Marriage of Henry I and Anne of Kiev

May 19th, 1051 973 years ago

Henry I of France married Anne of Kiev, the daughter of Grand Prince Yaroslav I of Kiev. The union aimed to strengthen ties between France and the Kievan Rus'. This significant alliance fostered cultural and political exchanges, enhancing France's influence in Eastern Europe. The marriage ceremony took place in France, marking a pivotal moment in medieval European dynamics.

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